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“Donnie was micro-chipped and the chip company has been contacted, as has the fishing community in Plymouth, dog rescue centres, in case he’s picked up in whatever state.

Floral tributes have been left at the harbour gates (Image: Gayle McDonald)

“Donnie was a proper fisherman’s dog. He’d climbed up ladders and jump from all the different boats in the harbour, swim in the water. He was a proper dog to have at sea and would stand on the bow of the boat.

“That’s why we’re all hoping for the best. He’s a sea-dog and is used to being at sea. He may have tried to swim for the lights, head towards Jennycliff or other rocks.

The area where the rescue helicopter found the Solstice PH199

“Everyone in at the fishing quay knows Donnie. He’d swim in the harbour and run up to Pam’s Snacks and she’d give him a hot dog sausage.

“He’s loved by everyone and will be missed.

“One way or another Nick’s family want him back.

“If he’s found, taken him to be scanned for his chip and Nick will be contacted.”